Thursday, November 4, 2010

Bushels of Blessings Card & Apple Butter Recipe!

Once again it is Thursday & time for me to share my latest project using a fabulous 2 Cute creation! This little gift card, which accompanies some apple butter I made for the neighbors, features the Baby Pumpkin Apple digi & it can be found HERE in the new 2 Cute Store - which showcases all the digital & cling stamps you can purchase! Isn't this digi just the cutest too...especially for yummy fall & harvest gifts?!

And if you would like to make some yummy, delicious, oh so good apple butter of your own, here's the easy & awesome recipe!

Homemade Apple ButterFill your crockpot nearly to the top with peeled, cored & sliced apples - I used some from a tree in our backyard & I am not sure of the type but most apples will work. Cook on low setting for 10 hours & it is best to do this part overnight, but that is up to you! After 10 hours, it will be reduced significantly & look black, but don't worry you are still doing it right!! Add 4 cups of sugar, 1/2 tsp. ground cloves, & 3 tsp. of cinnamon. Stir, put the lid back on, & cook on low another 6 hours. Once the 6 hours are up, add 1/2 tsp. of lemon juice & stir, put the lid back on & turn the crockpot off. Let it stand for 1 hour & your apple butter will be ready for canning & giving...or keeping & eating right away! lol! For a great source on quick & easy canning, visit this site HERE. I didn't use her apple butter recipe, but her suggestions for canning were wonderful. Super easy, & while it took longer than 10 minutes for my lids to 'pop,' it was still the most helpful canning site for something simple like apple butter! Also, if you can it, it will keep for up to 1 year in the pantry, but once you open it (or don't can it) it will last 3 weeks in the fridge.

I hope you like my little card & apple butter recipe! Thanks for stopping by & I would love to have you visit the 2 Cute DT site! And, don't forget to visit the new2 Cute store! There are so many fab stamps to check out, many perfect for the fall season, plus a brand new digi that is awesome! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

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Fabulous and I just LOVE the butter recipe! Going to have to give it a try!Thanks so much for playin' with us this week for the Whirling, Swirling, Twirling Autumn challenge at Catch The Bug!Hugs & Happy Days!~Min

This is so adorable. Wonderful embellish and love how you color the image. Thanks for joining us this week at Catch The Bug Challenge Blog for our fall Challenge! We Hope to see you again for our next challenge! Thanks Again, Tammy

About Me

I am married to the love of my life and together we have a 15 yr old son & 7 yr old fur baby. I am a freelance writer and SAHM. I love crafting, as well as being with my family. I adore paper and anything I can create with it. Feel free to email me about anything at scrapcandydesigns @ yahoo.com